Secondary Muscle Injuries and Performance Decline After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Professional Soccer: A Retrospective Matched Cohort Study
The American Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on May 20, 2026
Abstract
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Background:Professional soccer players who return to play after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) often experience secondary muscle injuries, but the true incidence, timing, and contributing factors remain incompletely defined.Hypothesis/...
Background:Professional soccer players who return to play after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) often experience secondary muscle injuries, but the true incidence, timing, and contributing factors remain incompletely defined.Hypothesis/...